MAME4droid (0.37b5)

MAME4droid, crafted by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is an Android adaptation of iMAME4all, originally designed for jailbroken iPhones and iPads. This emulator is a port of MAME 0.37b5, developed by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team, and it draws its roots from GP2X, WIZ MAME4ALL 2.5 by Franxis. MAME4droid is capable of running over 2000 different arcade game romsets, including those supported by MAME 0.37b5 and some from newer versions.

Given the vast number of games supported, performance can vary. Some games may run smoothly, while others might not run at all on MAME4droid. Users should be aware that specific game requests cannot be accommodated via email. Owners of older devices, in particular, should not anticipate top-notch performance. To enhance gameplay, consider lowering sound quality or turning it off, using 8-bit depth, underclocking the CPU and sound CPUs, and disabling stick and button animations as well as smooth scaling.

To get started, place your MAME-compatible zipped ROMs in the /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/roms folder after installation. MAME4droid is compatible solely with MAME4droid and iMAME4all romsets, specifically '0.37b5' and 'GP2X, WIZ 0.37b11 mame romset'. To convert ROMs from other MAME versions, utilize the "clrmame.dat" file located in /sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/ and the ClrMAME Pro utility, accessible at http://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/. Please note, MAME4droid does not support save states as it is based on a version of MAME that lacks this feature.

For the latest updates, source code, and additional information, visit the official webpage at http://code.google.com/p/imame4all/. Details about the MAME license can be found at the end of this document.

Features

• Support for Android devices running version 2.1 and above.
• Native support for Android Honeycomb tablets.
• Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) 2D Hardware Acceleration.
• Autorotate functionality.
• HW Keys remapping for personalized control.
• Option to show or hide the Touch Controller.
• Smooth image rendering with overlay filters, scanlines, and CRT effects.
• Choice between digital or analog touch input.
• Animated touch stick or DPAD for enhanced control.
• Support for iON's iCade and iCP (in iCade mode) external controllers.
• Wiimote compatibility through the WiiCrotroller Market app.
• Customizable display of 1 to 6 buttons.
• Options to adjust video aspect ratio, scaling, and rotation.
• Adjustable CPU and Audio clock settings for performance tuning.

MAME License

For full details on the MAME license, please visit http://www.mame.net and http://www.mamedev.com. The copyright is held by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team from 1997-2010, with all rights reserved. Redistribution and use of the code or derivative works are permitted under specific conditions, which include non-commercial use, inclusion of source code with modified redistributions, and adherence to the copyright notice and disclaimer. The software is provided "AS IS," with no warranties, and the copyright holders are not liable for any damages arising from its use.

What's New in Version 1.5.3

Last updated on Jul 9, 2015, MAME4droid version 1.5.3 includes several fixes. Version 1.5.2 introduced a new battery-saving option, fixed issues with dialogs, and improved Ice Cream Sandwich support. Version 1.5.1 enhanced the responsiveness of the dpad/coin button in portrait mode and addressed issues with tilted games using GL video rendering. Version 1.5 added a customizable button layout for landscape mode and introduced tilt sensor control for left/right movement. Version 1.4 brought local multiplayer support using an external IME app as a Wiimote Controller or equivalent, along with an option to change the default ROM path.